On Wed, 2004-10-06 at 04:30, Graham Cossey wrote: > <snip> > > > Why is FC 2 still using version 3.23 of mysql? Version 4.x and 5.x have > > > been out for some time. Is there a problem upgrading? > > > > > > TIA > > > > > > > Because it's not technically free (as in beer) any more. The license has > > changed. Check the site for details, then make up your own mind. > > > <snip> > > MySQL uses dual licensing dependant on it's use. > > http://www.mysql.com/products/mysql/ > "The MySQL database server is available under the MySQL AB "dual licensing" > model. Under this model, users may choose to use MySQL products under the > free software/open source GNU General Public License (commonly known as the > "GPL") or under a commercial license." > > If you want it for 'free' read this: > http://www.mysql.com/company/legal/licensing/opensource-license.html And that is why I switched to using postgresql for database applications. Works as well and possibly better than mysql. -- Scot L. Harris webid@xxxxxxxxxx RELATIVES!!
